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Freddie Mac and Magic Johnson Team Up for Hoops for the Homeless

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Want to shoot some hoops in the presence of Magic Johnson and Washington Wizards Gilbert Arenas? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. when these legends team up with Freddie Mac’s Hoops for the Homeless at the Verizon Center (601 F St, NW, Washington, DC 20004).

Magic Johnson will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. if you are hoping to get a glimpse of the basketball star. Additionally there will be changes for autographs and prizes. There will entertainment for the kids, including a slam dunk clinic and Hoops of course! Helping the Homeless and having fun in the process is a great experience for the whole family so don’t miss it. Tickets are $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free.

Who: Magic Johnson, Gilbert Arenas and other NBA celebs

What: Freddie Mac’s Hoops for the Homeless

Where: The Verizon Center 601 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004, Gallery Pl/Chinatown Metro stop www.verizoncenter.com

When: Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; see Magic Johnson from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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